Lucille Oka 16 Report post Posted August 3, 2012 I just had to share this; it is an odd little thing. And as always do not use screen shots. I saw this and as always I try to figure it out before I check the captions or notes. I couldn't figure it out either. To me it looked like just a lump of glazed clay. I will give you one view now and another later. Here is the second image. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Denice 247 Report post Posted August 3, 2012 I just had to share this; it is an odd little thing. And as always do not use screen shots. I saw this and as always I try to figure it out before I check the captions or notes. I couldn't figure it out either. To me it looked like just a lump of glazed clay. I will give you one view now and another later. It seems to have a nautical theme to it, but I grew up and live in Kansas so I don't have much experience with water and what little we had is rapidly drying up. Denice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucille Oka 16 Report post Posted August 4, 2012 Yes, it does have sea creatures of some sort. But ahh what is it? There is a visible faint hint. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ayjay 119 Report post Posted August 4, 2012 A jug, (or an ashtray), there's not much that can't be used as an ashtray. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Campbell 1,104 Report post Posted August 4, 2012 I was thinking door stop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GEP 881 Report post Posted August 4, 2012 my guess ... aquarium decor. Mea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JBaymore 1,452 Report post Posted August 4, 2012 Water dropper for sumi ink when one is using an inkstone? best, .....................john Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nelly 16 Report post Posted August 4, 2012 Water dropper for sumi ink when one is using an inkstone? best, .....................john I see one faint little white fleck at the bottom almost center of the image. My guess--octopus. Nelly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SShirley 9 Report post Posted August 5, 2012 Maybe an ocarina or whistle? I just had to share this; it is an odd little thing. And as always do not use screen shots. I saw this and as always I try to figure it out before I check the captions or notes. I couldn't figure it out either. To me it looked like just a lump of glazed clay. I will give you one view now and another later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucille Oka 16 Report post Posted August 5, 2012 Water dropper for sumi ink when one is using an inkstone? best, .....................john Close. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marcia Selsor 1,313 Report post Posted August 6, 2012 curiouser and curiouser! When do we learn the truth???? Suspense is killing me! Marcia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucille Oka 16 Report post Posted August 6, 2012 I have added an additional image of the vessel. It was difficult to do for some reason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Idaho Potter 62 Report post Posted August 6, 2012 Looks like a soap dish with an undersea theme. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nelly 16 Report post Posted August 7, 2012 Looks like a soap dish with an undersea theme. Dear All, But there is that definite hole or created opening on the right side suggestive of use for either drawing something up into the vessel or blowing something out?? Nelly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marcia Selsor 1,313 Report post Posted August 7, 2012 Wow...love that color in the second photo. It is looking like a soap dish with drains. when will you tell us??? Marcia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nelly 16 Report post Posted August 7, 2012 Wow...love that color in the second photo. It is looking like a soap dish with drains. when will you tell us??? Marcia I agree, it is a very pretty color. Still have no idea. The holes are strong onto compared to those on the sides suggestive of something dripping through these openings. What could it be?? Nelly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucille Oka 16 Report post Posted August 8, 2012 I hope this goes through I am posting this from my phone. The vessel is an ink well. I will try to post another ink well tomorrow when I get to my computer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marcia Selsor 1,313 Report post Posted August 8, 2012 An ink well! I have seen inkwells from the Middle East with those small holes. Interesting. Where is it from..dates? Marcia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucille Oka 16 Report post Posted August 8, 2012 It is a 'Shell Inkwell' Staffordshire, England 1830 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucille Oka 16 Report post Posted August 10, 2012 This is the other Inkwell. It looks like it is a slip cast piece. I like the the dogs' attitudes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmartsyArtsy 7 Report post Posted August 12, 2012 My guess was a toothbrush holder! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marcia Selsor 1,313 Report post Posted August 12, 2012 Thanks Lucille. that one was a real challenge! Marcia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chinujhon 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2013 I like the color of this stand.. Thanks for the sharing... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
